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Physical Therapists' Role in Prevention, Wellness, Fitness, Health Promotion, and Management of Disease and Disability

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists play a unique role in society in prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability by serving as a dynamic bridge between health and health services delivery for individuals and populations.

Physical Therapy For Individuals With Disabilities: Practice in Educational Settings

Aug 7, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the provision of physical therapy services to children with special needs.

Practice Privileges For Physical Therapists in Institutional Settings

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports physical therapists applying for and being granted practice privileges in institutional settings. 

Association's Role in Advocacy for Prevention, Wellness, Fitness, Health Promotion, and Management of Disease and Disability

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports advocacy for prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability. 

Tips for Adopting Direct Access in Your Practice

May 3, 2020/Article

Achieving direct access has been a major initiative for APTA and its chapters. While it has been achieved in some form across the country, APTA continues to advocate for unrestricted direct access everywhere. Physical therapists should take advantage of the opportunities provided by direct access.

Physical Therapist's Scope of Practice

Sep 13, 2017/Policies & Bylaws

House position: An individual physical therapist’s scope of practice is influenced by professional, jurisdictional, and personal scopes of practice.

Recommendations for Interventions to Improve Function in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Clinical Practice Guideline

Jul 4, 2025/CPG

A Physical Activity Clinical Practice Guideline for People With Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Aug 14, 2025/CPG

NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Survivorship, Version 1.2023

Aug 1, 2023/CPG

PTs Change Lives Flyer (Spanish)

Jul 24, 2025/Open Access

Si usted o alguien que conoce está interesado en convertirse en fisioterapeuta autorizado o en aprender más sobre la profesión de fisioterapeuta, este folleto es un excelente punto de partida. Este folleto destaca varios aspectos de la profesión de fisioterapeuta, el camino educativo del DPT y proporciona